Rebates / North Carolina
North Carolina rebates for home energy & backup power
Verified as of 2026-10-25. Programs open, pause, and run out of money, so confirm with the administrator before you buy.
State HOMES/HEAR status per NASEO: HEAR launched · HOMES launched · verify with state energy office; some third-party trackers list more launches (NASEO table updated 2026-09-30)
Programs
Energy Saver NC - HEAR Live
Amount: <=80% AMI 100% up to $14,000; 80-150% AMI 50% up to $14,000
Covers: heat pump (up to $8,000), panels, wiring etc.
Who qualifies: <=80%, 80-150% AMI
Status: live statewide
How to apply: energysavernc.org contractor
Run by: NC DEQ
Source: www.energysavernc.org · as of 2026-10-25
Energy Saver NC - HOMES Live
Amount: <80% AMI 100% up to $16,000; 80-150% AMI 50% up to $4,000
Covers: whole-home
Who qualifies: <80%, 80-150%
Status: live
How to apply: energysavernc.org
Run by: NC DEQ
Source: www.naseo.org · as of 2026-10-25
Duke Energy heat pump rebate Live
Amount: $500-$1,000 (contractor-reported; verify on duke-energy.com)
Covers: heat pumps
Who qualifies: none
Status: live (unverified primary)
How to apply: Duke contractor
Run by: Duke Energy
Source: www.airtechnc.com · as of 2026-10-25 · Not yet confirmed with the primary source
Federal tax credits
- Sec. 25C Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit: ENDED - property placed in service after 12/31/2025 ineligible. IRS
- Sec. 25D Residential Clean Energy Credit: ENDED - installation completed after 12/31/2025 ineligible. IRS